The censorship of mask science: How evidence against mask efficacy is being purged
By patricklewis // 2025-12-18
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  • Dr. John Hardie's peer-reviewed paper, "Why Face Masks Don't Work: A Revealing Review," was abruptly removed by its publisher despite citing over 30 academic studies. The justification—that it was "no longer relevant"—raises concerns about censorship of inconvenient truths.
  • Before COVID-19, peer-reviewed studies (including WHO, CDC and meta-analyses) consistently found masks ineffective against viral spread. The sudden policy reversal in 2020 ignored decades of established science.
  • The 2023 Cochrane meta-analysis, the gold standard in evidence-based medicine, concluded masks made "little or no difference" in preventing respiratory infections—yet public health agencies ignored these findings.
  • Studies contradicting mask mandates have been retracted without cause, suppressed by search engines and dismissed by media outlets—mirroring Big Pharma's tactics to silence unfavorable data.
  • Mask mandates served as psychological compliance tools, enabling lockdowns and enriching corporations, while ignoring documented harms (oxygen deprivation, bacterial infections, developmental delays in children).
For decades, peer-reviewed scientific literature was unanimous: Face masks do not prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. Yet, in 2020, governments and public health agencies worldwide reversed course, mandating masks despite the overwhelming pre-pandemic consensus that they were ineffective. Now, troubling evidence suggests that dissenting studies—including those from respected infection control experts—are being systematically removed from academic discourse. One such study, "Why Face Masks Don't Work: A Revealing Review" by Dr. John Hardie, a 30-year veteran in dental infection control, was abruptly pulled from the Journal of Oral Health in July 2020. The publisher claimed the paper was "no longer relevant in our current climate"—an Orwellian justification for suppressing inconvenient truths. Hardie's meticulously researched review, citing over 30 academic references, concluded that masks fail to stop viral transmission due to poor facial fit and insufficient filtration. His findings aligned with decades of prior research, including a 2011 study by Harriman and Brosseau, which stated plainly: "Facemasks will not protect against the inhalation of aerosols."

The pre-2020 scientific consensus

Before COVID-19, the scientific community openly acknowledged that masks—whether surgical or cloth—were ineffective against viral spread. A 2019 meta-analysis published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found "no significant effect of face masks on transmission of laboratory-confirmed influenza." The World Health Organization's own 2019 guidance on pandemic influenza stated that masks were not recommended for the general public, citing lack of evidence. Even the CDC's pre-2020 stance admitted that masks were primarily useful in medical settings to block splashes—not aerosols. Yet, when COVID-19 emerged, these inconvenient truths were buried beneath a tidal wave of politicized mandates.

The Cochrane review confirms: Masks don't work

In 2023, the gold-standard Cochrane Library—a globally respected authority on evidence-based medicine—published a comprehensive review led by Dr. Tom Jefferson, analyzing decades of mask studies. The conclusion? "Wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference to the outcome of influenza-like illness (ILI)/COVID-19 compared to not wearing masks." This wasn’t a fringe study but a rigorous meta-analysis reinforcing what science had long established. Yet, instead of prompting policy reversals, the Cochrane findings were downplayed or ignored by public health officials.

The purge of dissenting science

The removal of Dr. Hardie's paper is not an isolated incident. Across academic publishing, studies contradicting the official mask narrative have faced suppression:
  • Retractions without cause: Peer-reviewed papers questioning mask efficacy have been retracted under dubious pretexts, often labeled "misinformation" without substantive rebuttals.
  • Search engine manipulation: Google and other platforms have algorithmically demoted studies critical of masks while promoting pro-mask propaganda.
  • Media blackout: Outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post routinely dismiss or misrepresent studies debunking mask mandates, framing dissent as "anti-science."
This pattern mirrors Big Pharma's historical suppression of unfavorable drug trials—a tactic now deployed to enforce COVID-era orthodoxy.

Why the cover-up? Follow the money and control

The sudden about-face on masks was never about science—it was about compliance. By mandating masks, authorities:
  1. Created a visible symbol of obedience – Mask-wearing became a performative act of submission, conditioning the public to accept arbitrary rules.
  2. Enabled fear-based control – The illusion of protection justified lockdowns, business closures and vaccine passports.
  3. Protected corporate interests – Mask manufacturers and pharmaceutical giants profited immensely from perpetual pandemic policies.
Meanwhile, the psychological and physiological harms of prolonged mask use—reduced oxygen intake, bacterial infections, impaired childhood development—were ignored.

Conclusion: Science vs. dogma

The truth is clear: Masks don't work. The pre-2020 literature, the Cochrane Review and decades of infection control expertise all confirm it. But when facts collide with political agendas, the facts lose—unless the public demands accountability. Censorship of dissenting science is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes. If we value truth over dogma, we must reject the purge of evidence and restore honest debate. The question remains: Who benefits from keeping the public in the dark? The answer is obvious—and it isn't you. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, the censorship of mask science exposes the deep corruption of institutions that claim to "follow the science" while actively suppressing inconvenient truths—this is part of the globalist agenda to enforce compliance, spread illness and dismantle critical thinking. Meanwhile, natural health remedies remain a suppressed but powerful alternative to the toxic mandates pushed by captured regulators and pharmaceutical profiteers. Watch the following video on why face masks are an assault on humanity.
This video is from the Stand Up for Truth channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: ZeroHedge.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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